Originally Posted by
RobOnLI
FYI, the Star Alliance lounge in CDG is re-opened. I was in it yesterday. The *A website still lists it as temporarily closed but we know they can take a few days to a few weeks to update their website.
So no need to go through passport control and multiple security checks at CDG to use the LH lounges now. *A lounge is located after passport control but before security on the 10th floor. Immediately after passport control go up the elevator and DO NOT walk all the way down to the terminal 1 security checkpoint.
Also, which is not clear to anyone including most of those who man the line, Premier Access (aka elites in coach, etc.) *DO* get "No. 1" (number 1) access at CDG for security and passport control.
-RM
I'm flying UA986 CDG-ORD this morning, I can confirm that United is now flying out of Terminal 1 and the Star Alliance lounge is open. It's a little odd that my boarding pass said the flight would leave out of 2A when I checked in online, but later in the evening I got a text message that confirmed the move over to Terminal 1.
If you have status as noted previously, I highly recommend walking out of your way to find the "No.1" access point for clearing customs. The line is obviously shorter, but the signage can be a little confusing when you first enter the terminal. The other access point will still get you to passport control, but it dumps you into a much longer queue.
As the previous post noted, you really need to pay attention once clearing customs because the elevators to the Star Alliance lounge (on floor 10) are to your right but the flow of traffic towards security wants you to move directly down the hallway. It's easy to miss, especially when crowded.
The lounge itself is very relaxed, at least it appears that way this morning. I used to stop here all the time prior to the pandemic, it looks and feels exactly the same in a positive way. Full bar and hot/cold buffet are provided, great WIFI, it is basically a massive upgrade for anyone who had to suffer through the Air Canada lounge over in Terminal 2 for the last several years.